CADET MEN FALL 76-66 TO FRANCE TO START WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Toronto, Ont. August 8, 2014)--Canada's Cadet Men's National Team opened the U17 FIBA World Championships with a 76-66 loss to France in its opening game of Pool B action at Al Shabab Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

“It was a tough opening game for us against a very good France team. We cannot feel sorry for ourselves as we have a quick turn around for tomorrow’s game. I’m confident our guys will bounce back and leave it all on the floor,” said head coach Dave DeAveiro.

Canada has the opportunity to rebound from the loss on August 9 when they take on Japan. Tip-off for game two of the Cadet’s U17 FIBA World Championship is set for 6:15 a.m. EST. The game will be live streamed at youtube.com/FIBA.